NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.

About this item: Beautiful and ethereal, Cili appears with the divine grace of a goddess in a mask by Komang Agus. He selects the white grain of crocodile wood for this mask, as he expertly carves every minute detail with sublime artistry. Cili is the goddess of fertility and she is also known as Ibu Pertiwi or Mother Earth in ancient Balinese. More specifically, Cili is believed to ensure a bountiful harvest, as this grain represents the main sustenance of the Balinese people.

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• For decorative use only

About our Artist: Komang Agus says, ‘I am the youngest child in a family of wood carvers, but I never thought I would become a sculptor. Though we struggled financially, I was lucky to grow up surrounded by art. I hope I never lose my creativity as I preserve the artistic values that my parents taught me. They are my biggest source of inspiration.’…

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.

About this item: This exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass, aluminum and colorful beads adorn the handsome piece. “Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia,” he explains. “The mask is presented to a young woman along with gifts for her family. When she is presented to the bridegroom’s family, she puts on this mask to show that her family accepts her future husband.”

About our Artist: ‘I always knew I wanted to paint, but wasn’t sure I could make a living out of it, so I looked into other fields too,’ recalls Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ‘I observed master carver Musa at his workshop for a period of time, then I picked up a log of wood and started carving out a mask as I had observed him doing. This surprised Musa and he was willing to help me perfect the skill. I developed a love for this new art, and that’s how I eventually became a master carver too!’

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.

About this item: Demure and beautiful, a maiden from Africa’s Fula tribe is depicted in a mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu shapes the piece from seasoned African rubberwood. Painted by hand, it receives applications of richly embossed aluminum. The artisan’s inspiration comes from the Fulani people of Nigeria.

About our Artist: ‘I always knew I wanted to paint, but wasn’t sure I could make a living out of it, so I looked into other fields too,’ recalls Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ‘I observed master carver Musa at his workshop for a period of time, then I picked up a log of wood and started carving out a mask as I had observed him doing. This surprised Musa and he was willing to help me perfect the skill. I developed a love for this new art, and that’s how I eventually became a master carver too!’

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.

About this item: This expertly handcrafted mask by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed is a stunning piece of decor that will stand out on any wall. Adorned with brass and aluminum accents, this fierce sese wood mask is inspired by handcuffs, or epa, as featured in the elaborate bead design on the forehead. The incredible details displayed in this mask make a bold statement for any living space.
15.75″ H x 7.25″ W x 3.1″ D

• Designed for placement on wall
• Hand-crafted item — color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

About our Artist: Ghana’s Awudu Saaed says, ‘When I was a boy, I’d follow friends home after school. Their parents had a carving workshop. They noticed my interest and let me try sandpapering the carved items, then I began learning how to design and finish a piece. I had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties and I started working on my own. I was determined to make it and was able to put my siblings through school. Now my dream is to further my education and expand my workshop to be able to train more people.’…

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer.

About this item: Carved by hand, this exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu features gleaming brass and colorful beads. “Such masks are used by men of the Igbo tribe in Nigeria to express how they feel about a woman,” he explains. “A husband may also give such a mask to his wife to affirm how beautiful she is to him.” Mohamadu names the mask Inido, “Beautiful” in the Igbo language.

About our Artist: ‘I always knew I wanted to paint, but wasn’t sure I could make a living out of it, so I looked into other fields too,’ recalls Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ‘I observed master carver Musa at his workshop for a period of time, then I picked up a log of wood and started carving out a mask as I had observed him doing. This surprised Musa and he was willing to help me perfect the skill. I developed a love for this new art, and that’s how I eventually became a master carver too!’